As the weather starts to get warmer and we approach hurricane season, there is an increased chance of damage to your home from high winds. It is for this reason that you should make preparations to protect your home from wind damage caused by intense storms. Here are five types of wind damage you should be wary of this summer:
- Damaged or torn roofing and siding
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- High winds can be disastrous for roofing and siding, especially if they are older or already damaged from other sources. If winds get strong enough, they can even rip off shingles or siding, causing damage to your home and increasing the risk of leaks from stormy weather. If you have not done so recently, you should make sure to repair or replace any roofing or siding that is showing signs of wear, which can help prevent this from occurring.
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- Falling branches
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- When tree branches become damaged or rotted, they can easily break off and fall in high winds. This can cause damage to anything or anyone they happen to fall upon, damaging your home or your vehicles. This is why you should make sure to prune any dead, broken, or rotted branches before hurricane season starts, which can reduce the risk of this happening.
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- Damage from flying debris
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- This type of wind damage occurs whenever objects are picked up by intense winds and effectively turned into projectiles. Depending on the intensity of the wind, everything from toys to gardening equipment to furniture may be picked up and sent flying into your home. To avoid this, make sure to pick up any loose items from outdoors and store them inside when a major storm approaches.
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- Broken windows
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- When winds get too intense, they can easily damage windows, either from debris that gets picked up and thrown into the windows, or even from the intensity of the wind itself. Not only can this be problematic on its own, but it can allow rain to get into your home, causing additional damage. Installing storm shutters can help protect against this, as can boarding up your windows in the event of a storm.
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- Downed power lines or broken pipes
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- Heavy winds can easily take down power lines or cause damage to other infrastructure, such as gas mains or water pipes. These, in turn, can lead to house fires and other potential disasters. If this happens to you, make sure to speak to a public insurance adjuster who can help you get a fair assessment of any damage done to your home.
Anytime your home or other dwelling has been ruined or severely damaged, it is essential that you protect your property and the interest of your investment by enlisting the services of a Rubin and Rosen public adjuster. We can provide the assistance you need by helping you to work through the entire insurance process. If you want to make a property insurance claim and need assistance to obtain fair compensation for your losses, please give us a call at 718-376-6800 or visit our contact page.